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The Little Mermaid - Auditions

Based on the Hans Christian Andersen story and the Disney filmProduced by Howard Ashman & John Muskerand written & directed by John Musker and Ron Clements

Originally Produced byDisney Theatrical Productions

AUDITIONS will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 10:00am to1:00pm and on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm at the G. Galloway Reynolds Community Center on Lucy Lane in Lewisville, NC.The show runs August 3-5 and 10-12, 2018 (rain date August 9) at Shallowford Square in Lewisville. Rehearsals will be weekly from June to opening.Roles are available for children ages 8 years old and up and for adults of all ages.Please come prepared to sing a 16 bar audition song, read from the script and learn a short dance routine. An accompanist will be provided, or you may bring an accompaniment CD.For additional information, email Melissa Peller at mspeller@triad.rr.com

Character BreakdownArielA mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and emotional, but also kind hearted.Gender: femaleAge: 16 to 25Vocal range top: Gb5Vocal range bottom: Ab3

Prince EricA human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her and hearing her voice once more.Gender: maleAge: 20 to 30Vocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: B2

FlounderA fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers that lurk in and above the water.Gender: maleAge: 15 to 20Vocal range top: G4Vocal range bottom: A2

King TritonKing of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has also given him an irrational fear of humans.Gender: maleAge: 35 to 45Vocal range top: F4Vocal range bottom: Ab2

SebastianA crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way.Gender: maleAge: 30 to 45Vocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: Bb2

FlotsamAn eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.Gender: maleAge: 20 to 40Vocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: E3

JetsamAn eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to hear.Gender: maleAge: 20 to 40Vocal range top: A4Vocal range bottom: B2

UrsulaThe banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent, calculating, and deceptive.Gender: femaleAge: 35 to 45Vocal range top: C5Vocal range bottom: Eb3